Chapter 248


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    The longer this dragged on, the more danger Belinda was in.


    Just as Poppy was at a loss, the opposing group suddenlyunched a full–scale attack. Another group appeared from behind her, and her face turned pale. As she prepared to shoot, she suddenly heard gunfire from the corridor, distinct from the enemy’s.


    Then, she saw silver needles flying through the air, embedding themselves in the attackers with pinpoint uracy.


    Soon, she saw Lily and Loid approaching. They looked like avenging demons from the underworld.


    Excited, Poppy dashed toward them. “Lily!”


    The fury on Lily’s <b>face </b>was unmistakable. She nearly snarled. “Who asked you toe here? Get out!”


    “Lily…” Poppy’s voice wavered, tears welling up in her eyes.


    Without sparing her a nce, Lily coldly instructed Daniel, “Take her away.”


    Not daring to refuse, Daniel promptly escorted Poppy out.


    Lily cast a cold nce at the bodies on the floor before stepping into the operating room. When she saw Belinda lying on the surgical bed, her steps. faltered. She pursed her lips, and her vision blurred.


    After a long silence, she approached Belinda.


    She took out a pill from her pocket and gave it to Belinda. She then retrieved her acupuncture kit and began to work with utmost seriousness.


    Loid closed the operating room door behind her. He knew Lily wanted no interruptions at this moment.


    Standing outside the door, he lit a cigarette, inhaling deeply before exhaling a cloud of smoke. “Shaun, issue a citywide lockdown. No one is to leave their homes tonight.”


    Shaun nodded. “Got it.”


    He nced toward the operating room, his expression unusually solemn. He vowed that anyone involved in tonight’s events would face a <b>fate </b>worse than death.


    Lily had used the 13 Needles of Life before, but it was particrly challenging this time. Her hands trembled with each needle she ced.


    She poured all her vital energy into the silver needles. But after dozens of needles, Belinda showed no response.


    Lily’s breathing grew heavier. She held a needle, unable to proceed for a long moment. Staring at Belinda’s lifeless, pallid face, she took a deep breath and forced herself to remain calm. After a while, she steadied herself and continued.


    Sixty needlester, Belinda finally woke up.


    The 13 Needles of Life included an acupoint that stimted the central nervous system. The stimulus jolted Belinda awake.


    Opening her eyes, she saw Lily’s cold face and managed a faint smile. “Lily, you’re here.”


    Lily’s hand paused. She answered softly, “Yes.”


    She continued her work, her face devoid of any extra emotion. She didn’t even cast a nce at Belinda


    As she ced another needle, Belinda grabbed her hand. “It’s no use. The bullet was poisoned. I can’t be saved”